Root and Unroot Xperia Sola Android OS ICS for Latest Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
(Important Note: This will void your Xperia Smartphone warranty and I assume that you’re using 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware. I’m using Sony Xperia Sola, this step can be used on other Xperia Smartphones. But be advised that everything written here are only tutorials for Sony Xperia Sola, it may differ on other models. I’m not held responsible for any loss or damage of your Xperia Smartphones. Make sure you have an Internet Connection to complete the whole process. For unlocled and locked bootloader.)
RULE OF THUMB: READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE:
* Download and extract Root to Many Android by Bin4ry (click here)
* Download and extract Stock Kernel ftf files – Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 and 6.1.1.B.1.54 (click here – LINK 1 or click here – LINK 2)
* Download and install Flash Tool (click here)
INSTRUCTIONS (ROOT FOR XPERIA SOLA 6.1.1.B.1.54):
1. Enable “Unknown Sources” (To do that, go to Settings then Security then Mark “Unknown Sources” ignore the message just tap OK.) and also Enable “USB Debugging” (To do that, go to Settings then Developer options then Mark “USB Debugging” ignore the message just tap OK.)
2. Put the extracted ftf files – Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 and 6.1.1.B.1.54 to Flash tool installation directory (e.g. C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
3. Turn off your Phone. Launch the Flash Tool. From the Flashtool, click the flash icon (black lightning icon), then choose Flashmode.
4. From the Flash tool, choose the MT27i 6.1.1.B.1.10 firmware, then check/mark No final verification, and then click the butoon Flash.
5. On your phone, Hold the Volume down key (instead of back button) while inserting it to the USB Port of your PC/Laptop (this will boot your phone into Flashmode). Indication you’re in Flashmode – when Sony logo appears and notification light (small one) lights on.
6. Once the flash is finished, disconnect your phone then switch it on.
(Note: After flashing it to firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10, your icons may turn black and some sort of the backgrounds.)
7. Launch the Root Tool by Bin4ry. Root it using Normal Mode. (How to use it? click here)
8. Once the root is done, it’s time to flash it back to firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54. (To do that, you can repeat the process from 3 to 5, but this time, you’re going to used the MT27 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware.) After the flash your phone is still rooted.
FAQ: BUT WAIT…HOW TO UNROOT IT BACK?
Simple. Using same process but this time, while using Root Tool, choose Unroot.
(Disclosure: Sony Xperia Smartphones, Xperia Sola, Android, Root Toolkit – Info/Logo/Images/Video/Pictures stated above has a respective copyright. We used it for demonstration purpose only.)
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Related Links / Articles / Entries / References / Sources:
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON XPERIA DEVICES by Jcyberinux
Unroot and Root any Android OS 4.0 to Android OS 4.1 Devices by Jcyberinux
Root Tool – Root MANY Android by Bin4ry – xda developers – Official Site
Root Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54 by slackerzz – xda developers – Official Site
Flash Tool.net – Official Site
nice info sir i got my xperia z rooted…:) i found an instructions in xda
thanks sir for the info!
hi do you have any recommendation how to root xperia j? thanks
i havent explore that… maybe in the next jump mates!
got it right on the spot thanks man!
Will rooted sola mt27i able to connect flashdrive (pendrive)?..
i think what you mean is to: how to connect usb flashdrive to microusb of sony xperia sola… for that to happen you need a USB OTG
I have a Sony xperia sola and my OS is ICS 4.0.4 and build number is 6.1.1.B.1.10 I want to root my sola in 6.1.1.b.1.54 , is that okay? still get screenshot? and no issues if i get the 6.1.1.b.1.54 in my sola? Please reply thanks! Godbless.
yes, screenshot still working and with no issues.
My instagram camera is 3/4 black, if i update my sola to firmware B.1.54, it may fix the camera? Regarding to my games is there any issues about it? or it is laggy? Because most of my games are HD like dark avenger. Thanks and Godbless 🙂
My instagram camera is 3/4 black, if i update my sola to firmware B.1.54, it may fix the camera? Regarding to my games is there any issues about it? or it is laggy? Because most of my games are HD like dark avenger. Thanks and Godbless 🙂
And the battery will work fine? I mean the battery will long before lowbat? Sorry for my bad english hehe!
good day mate, i haven’t tried instagram but i am sure it is nothing to do with the update or hardware. games still no problem using on it and of course due to the specs of the sola you might expect there will be bottleneck on some games. Battery depends on the usages. Playing games on the unit drains more juice just like the rest of the android smartphones.
Thank you very much sir 🙂
Sir finally, my xperia sola is 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware. And my question is, whats new? Tell me please. Thank you and Godbless you sir 🙂
this post is already an old thread. anyways, if you update it, nothing much improvement, except from the floating touch i think much more responsive, battery seems longer than the usual… that’s my observations before. anyways if you have something to add just comment in here. thanks!